# Vanilla Browser vs Hat IPTV Player

The clearest difference is rating: Hat IPTV Player at 5.0 against Vanilla Browser's 1.0. Vanilla Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hat IPTV Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Vanilla Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hat IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vanilla Browser | Hat IPTV Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vanilla-browser/id6476989913/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hat-iptv-player-m3u-tv/id6755933267/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.2** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sven Lahr](https://appshunter.io/developer/958913117) | [ismail talha hanay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857422342) |

## What reviewers say

### Vanilla Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vanilla-browser/id6476989913)

A minimalist web browser for iOS optimized for music listening. Its unique 'listening mode' allows you to play audio from videos with a dimmed screen, saving battery life. This feature is compatible with all video websites.

**Highlights:** Minimalist web browser, Optimized for music listening, Listening mode for background audio, Screen dimming feature, Battery saving, Works with all video websites, No registration required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hat IPTV Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hat-iptv-player-m3u-tv/id6755933267)

This application allows users to stream their own IPTV playlists, supporting M3U, M3U8, and Xtream login formats. It offers features like EPG, favorites, PIN controls, and casting to TV for a streamlined viewing experience. Users must provide their own content sources.

**Highlights:** M3U and M3U8 playlist support, Xtream login, EPG program guide, Favorites and PIN controls, Cast to TV, Dark mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vanilla Browser free?

Vanilla Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hat IPTV Player free?

Hat IPTV Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Vanilla Browser or Hat IPTV Player?

Hat IPTV Player is rated higher. Vanilla Browser averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Hat IPTV Player averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Vanilla Browser or Hat IPTV Player have ads?

Neither Vanilla Browser nor Hat IPTV Player shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*